Job summary
To assist in the provision of an efficient, responsive, flexible and effective estates maintenance service to the Maidstone Hospital site as part of the Estates Department team.Work with minimal supervision, providing maintenance, repair and replacement services as necessary to, electrical service systems, plant and equipment. Undertake both reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme to help prolong the life expectancy of equipment/plant. Recording work carried out via a software package.
Main duties of the job
Complete allocated reactive and planned work in accordance with Trust and departmental policies and procedures.Respond to emergency and urgent repair requests in a timely and effective manner, restoring services where possible or making services safe until more extensive or specialist work can be undertaken and completed.Record and report any further work required as necessary
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: 21st May 2024
Person Specification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of three years relevant trade experience.
- Ability to undertake and complete reactive and planned maintenance work on the full range of Hospital building service installations within their competency.
- Ability to read and interpret Operation and Maintenance manuals and associated drawings.
- Capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital/NHS environment.
- Electrically skilled.
- Understanding of HTM's, statutory and compliance requirements
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised trade qualifications
- Electrical experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to fault-find on building services, plant and equipment within their competency.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records of repairs and maintenance in line with compliance regulations.
Desirable
- Use of QDM or similar software packages.
- Able to use Microsoft Office programmes appropriately.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ